"Biden Secures First 2024 Delegates with South Carolina Democratic Primary Win, CNN Reports"

Joe Biden wins the South Carolina Democratic primary, securing his first delegates of the 2024 campaign and marking a significant victory in a state that propelled his 2020 nomination. The Democratic National Committee elevated South Carolina over Iowa and New Hampshire as the first primary of the 2024 race, while punishing New Hampshire for not complying with the new calendar. Biden's strong support among Black voters in South Carolina is crucial for his reelection prospects, and the primary took place three weeks before the Republican primary, where former Gov. Nikki Haley faces an uphill battle against former President Donald Trump.